4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

4-H clubs involve young people in organized groups, solving issues critical to their lives, their families, and society with an adult leader and a planned program of 4-H projects.

School Enrichment resource materials for teachers and optional classroom instruction on special topics.

Workshops and Special Interest Programs available to any youth group on 4-H project areas or special topics such as career awareness and exploration, or leadership development.

For a complete list of activities throughout the state, visit the Alaska State 4-H page.

(FULL) Fall Felted Mitten Class Returns

Saturday, November 8 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

This class is full. Subscribe to our email list for information on future classes.

Breathe new life into old wool sweaters by turning them into cozy winter mittens. These fleece-lined hand warmers can be customized with contrasting fabric and colorful designs: bring 1/4 yard scraps to mix and match with others! Sessions are FREE but you must pre-register! Bring your own tools, machine and supplies. Email Marianne Kerr to register mlkerr@alaska.edu . Supply lists will be provided upon registration. We have a few loaner sewing machines. For more information call Marianne at 786-6305.

If you're a young, novice sewer, please bring an adult along. The room will stay open for Open Sew until 2:30 so people can stay or drop in to finish up the mittens or work on another project.

The Anchorage District 4-H program welcomes all youth grades K-12 to join a 4-H club or to form a new one that meets in your area. It's easy and fun to get involved in 4-H, whether you like horses, arts and crafts, or science. What's your interest? Check out 4-H and find out what you stand for!

Marianne Kerr has been the 4-H and Youth Development Agent in the Anchorage District office since September 2003. She has lived in the Anchorage area for nearly 30 years and has a wealth of experience from working in non-profit organizations. She has worked in local schools, youth and adult shelters, community health education, and organizations that focus on youth development.

She believes that learning by doing is the best way to gain lifelong learning experiences and that positive youth development fosters an environment where youth can flourish and grow.

Marianne has a BA from the University of Minnesota, and a M.Ed from the University of Alaska Anchorage in adult education. She is also has an international Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA).

Start something -- form a 4-H club

It’s not too soon to think about 4-H for the next school year. What do you like to do? 4-H is unique—you can form around anything or everything. Find some friends who think like you, get some interested parents or adults to be leaders and get started.

The 4-H office is planning these events for the next year; you can be a part of something great:

Science Saturday

Youth in Government

Sewing and Craft classes

Please contact me at mlkerr@alaska.edu with any questions or ideas for 4-H in Anchorage.